‘ARE YOU READY FOR WAR?’

US intelligence officials have said they do not expect Russia to go after critical infrastructure – which many believe would constitute an act of war – but they do think they are capable of cyber mischief.

Such actions could include the possible release of fake documents and the creation of bogus social media accounts designed to spread misinformation.

Yesterday a hacker going by the name of ‘Guccifer 2.0’ – who America say works for Russian intelligence – tweeted a threat saying he would monitor next Tuesday’s vote “from inside the system”.